Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Deuter Giga EL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 | Feature | Deuter Giga EL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 and Deuter Giga EL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; No on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; 17in on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28, and 36 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Giga EL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 4L more than the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (28L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Giga EL is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga EL fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga EL is the better call.